Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 0.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $75,518 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to Gulf Shores, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher